Senior Systems Engineer NPD

Fieldpiece Instruments; Kamas (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own the technical direction of a product line, integrating mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software into a cohesive system.

You will lead architecture decisions, collaborate with internal teams and external development and manufacturing partners, and drive product performance and reliability. The role requires 10+ years of experience in complex engineering environments, with strong emphasis on hardware/software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in product development or systems engineering with complex physical systems.
• Proven ability to own a product from architecture to validation.
• Strong system architecture and hardware/software integration knowledge.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage requirements and traceability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with leadership through expertise.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction of a product line, driving system architecture and integration.
• Lead cross-discipline engineering efforts with internal teams and external partners.
• Drive performance and reliability through system-level testing and validation.
• Establish and manage product requirements with clear specifications and traceability.
• Champion engineering best practices, version control, and development workflows.

Skills

System architecture

Hardware/software integration

Embedded systems

Technical leadership

Requirements management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering

Tools

Version control

Job description

Own the Engineering Behind the Next Generation of Connected HVACR ToolsAre you an experienced product development engineer who loves seeing the big picture—not just designing individual components, but bringing mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software technologies together to create exceptional products?Fieldpiece is the innovation leader in professional HVACR tools and test instruments, trusted by technicians around the world to solve complex challenges every day. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California for four consecutive years, we're looking for talented people who want to make an impact while growing their careers.We're investing aggressively in product innovation, connected technologies, and world-class engineering capabilities - and we're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to help drive what's next. This is an opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond traditional mechanical or electrical engineering and take technical ownership of an entire product line. You'll bring together multiple engineering disciplines, drive system architecture and technical decisions, and ensure that every component works together to deliver outstanding product performance and reliability. You'll work closely with internal engineering teams and external development and manufacturing partners, providing the technical leadership needed to turn complex ideas into successful products.This position is in our Park City, CA office with an exciting move to Heber City, UT in summer 2027. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees typically working onsite three days per week. Additional in-office days may be required from time to time for onboarding, training, team meetings, project collaboration, or other business needs.What You'll DoOwn the technical direction of a product line - driving system architecture, design decisions, and overall product integration.Bring technologies together, ensuring mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software components work seamlessly as a complete system.Lead technical execution across engineering disciplines, collaborating with internal teams and external development and manufacturing partners.Drive product performance and reliability through system-level problem-solving, optimization, integration, testing, and validation.Establish and manage product requirements, ensuring clear specifications, documentation, and traceability throughout the development lifecycle.Champion engineering best practices, including repository management, version control, code reviews, and development workflows.Identify and mitigate technical risks, resolving complex challenges and making sound engineering decisions that keep development moving forward.Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding engineers, influencing decisions, and helping teams deliver innovative, high-quality products.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.10+ years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or technical leadership involving complex physical, electro-mechanical products.Demonstrated ability to take technical ownership of a product or complex system, from architecture and requirements through integration, testing, and validation.Solid understanding of system architecture, hardware/software integration, embedded systems, and engineering design principles.Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines and with external development or manufacturing partners.Knowledge of requirements management, technical documentation, and requirements traceability.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and drive effective solutions.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and lead through expertise rather than direct authority.Why You'll Enjoy Working at FieldpieceAs a privately held company, we invest for the long term—in our people, our products, and our future. That means we can focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and building lasting careers rather than chasing short-term results.Work alongside talented, collaborative teammates who are passionate about innovation and solving real world problems.Make a meaningful impact with a company where your ideas are heard, your expertise is valued, and your contributions help shape the future of our products and business.Benefits & PerksWe believe great work starts with supporting our employees. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to promote your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunityComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company match and immediate vestingGenerous paid time off and paid holidaysHire to Retire philosophy - Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to support career developmentFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Music program – music rooms in all US offices with onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California (classes can be streamed for other offices)Recognition programs, launch parties and team building events to share successesOur CultureAt Fieldpiece, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers every day. We use the TURTL acronym to show that we believe in:TRIBE – We collaborate, support one another, and win as a team.Upfront Homework – We come prepared, begin with the end in mind and address obstacles with creativity, grit and tenacity.Right Stuff – We deliver innovative solutions by seeing through the eyes of our customers and use purposeful critical thinking to lead to greatness.Trust – We build strong relationships through credibility, accountability and transparency.Lean – We embrace curiosity, continuous improvement, learning from failures and delivering results.No Ego – We leave titles and egos at the door, value the best ideas regardless of where they come from, and work together with humility, openness, and mutual respect.At Fieldpiece, we're building more than innovative products - we're building careers. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your contributions are recognized, we'd love to meet you.EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability